Manufacturing Area Manager

TT Electronics plc; Kentucky; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

TT Electronics plc in Cleveland, Ohio is seeking an Area Manager to lead a manufacturing department of 10-25 Team Members, driving safety, quality, delivery, and cost objectives while coaching teams toward operational excellence.

You will partner with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to resolve constraints, monitor KPI trends, and lead data-driven continuous improvements across shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience leading teams, projects, or operational activities.
• Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, or Green Belt certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Direct, administer, and control day-to-day operations of assigned departments.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to Production Team Members.
• Own departmental performance metrics and drive safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost objectives.
• Monitor KPI trends and implement corrective actions.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance throughput and efficiency.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to resolve constraints.

Skills

Leadership

Team building

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree (preferred) in Business/Engineering/Operations/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MES systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Company Overview

COME JOIN OUR JOURNEY! When you join TT, you join our global community of visionaries, creators, and achievers dedicated to engineering and manufacturing electronic solutions enabling a safer, healthier and more sustainable world. Simply put, we are a global manufacturer with a passion for engineering advanced electronics that benefit our planet and people for future generations. We are committed to having a positive impact on the world through a culture built around safety, transparency, collaboration, and positive relationships. Our teams are fueled by performance and expertise, leading the charge in innovation, efficiency and delivering world-class customer service. Be part of the journey.

Role Overview And Responsibilities

Introduction

The Area Manager is responsible for the overall leadership, performance, and supervision of assigned manufacturing departments to support the organization's operational, quality, delivery, safety, and financial objectives. This position provides direction, coaching, training, and leadership to Production Team Members while fostering a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Position Scope

• Responsible for leading a manufacturing department consisting of approximately 10-25 Team Members.
• Responsible for the day-to-day execution of operational objectives within an assigned functional area.
• Supports short- and medium-term production planning, scheduling, and resource allocation activities across all shifts within the assigned operation.
• Leads improvement projects of moderate scope and complexity focused on safety, quality, delivery, productivity, and cost performance.
• Uses structured problem-solving methodologies and data-driven decision making to identify opportunities and resolve operational issues.
• Works cross-functionally with Quality, Engineering, Planning, Supply Chain, Maintenance, and Customer Support to achieve business objectives.
• Maintains awareness of customer requirements and supports customer-related activities as needed.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Direct, administer, and control day-to-day operations and activities of assigned departments.
• Provide leadership, support, coaching, and guidance to Production Team Members.
• Own departmental performance metrics and drive actions to achieve safety, quality, delivery, productivity, efficiency, and cost objectives.
• Monitor, analyze, and communicate KPI trends and implement actions to improve results.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, efficiency, and operational effectiveness.
• Support improvements in OEE, labor efficiency, first-pass yield, and on-time delivery.
• Diagnose manufacturing, quality, and process issues; coordinate root-cause analysis and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, Planning, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to resolve constraints.
• Ensure compliance with TT Electronics policies, procedures, regulatory requirements, and quality system requirements.
• Develop talent through coaching, performance management, training, and succession planning.
• Maintain production records and documentation and perform other assigned duties.

Typical Allocation of Responsibilities:

• People Leadership, Administration, Safety, and Team Development: 50%
• Quality Management, Process Ownership, and Continuous Improvement: 20%
• Production Planning, Scheduling, and Supply Chain Coordination: 25%
• Customer Support and External Communication: 5%

Qualifications

Qualifications, Skills and Attributes

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Required: Minimum of five (5) years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Required: Experience leading teams, projects, or operational activities.
• Required: Experience using production metrics and performance data to drive results.
• Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Business, Engineering, Operations Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.
• Preferred: Prior supervisory or leadership experience in electronics manufacturing.
• Preferred: Experience in aerospace, regulated, or high-reliability manufacturing.
• Preferred: Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma Yellow Belt, or Green Belt certification.
• Preferred: Experience leading continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional projects.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Strong leadership, coaching, and talent development skills.
• Ability to interpret and utilize operational performance metrics.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ability to learn ERP/MES systems.
• Understanding of manufacturing principles, continuous improvement, and operational excellence methodologies.

This position requires use of information which is subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). All applicants must be U.S. persons within the meaning of ITAR. ITAR defines as a U.S. Citizen, U.S Permanent Resident (i.e \"Green card Holder\"), Political Asylee, or Refugee.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The Individual must be able to maintain confidentiality and have good judgment. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A pleasant professional image is always expected. Candidate is expected to exhibit high ethical standards and promote the same within the company.

Safety is a core responsibility of this position. Team members are expected to perform all job duties in accordance with company safety policies, OSHA regulations, and established procedures. This includes wearing required personal protective equipment (PPE), participating in safety training, immediately reporting unsafe conditions or incidents, and stopping work when unsafe conditions exist. All employees are responsible for maintaining a safe, clean, and organized work environment and for actively contributing to the prevention of workplace injuries and accidents.

Location:

100 % onsite in Greater Cleveland, Ohio

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.

Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Solving Technology Challenges for a Sustainable World

We want the very best people in our TT family across the globe – so we welcome applications from everyone, to celebrate a diverse mix of experiences, backgrounds and identities. We are committed to equality of opportunity for all and you can rest assured that TT Electronics takes positive steps to ensure we are an inclusive business, that will welcome and support you, from your initial application to wherever your career takes you! Please get in touch if you’d like to discuss any reasonable adjustments to your application, in order that we can accommodate and support you in the process. If you want to work for a company where who you are is valued and respected, we’d love to hear from you.

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TT Electronics does not accept any unsolicited resumes from third parties. Any resumes submitted by a third party for this or any other position will not be subject to any recruitment fees if hired.